Cybersecurity for Business | Lee College SBDC

Cyber threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. Understanding and implementing a robust cyber plan for your business is critical.  During this session, a cyber expert will discuss practical and effective strategies to protect your business. You'll discover insights into the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and best practices tailored to the unique needs of your small business.

Highlights:

• Understanding cyber threats: types of cyber-attacks including phishing, malware, and ransomware, and their potential impact
• Developing a cybersecurity plan: risk assessment, secure networks, data protection, and disaster recovery planning
• Implementing effective security measures: tips on implementing strong security measures such as multi-factor authentication, secure payment processing, regular software updates, and encryption
• Legal compliance and data privacy: navigating legal requirements and best practices for data privacy and protection, including an overview of relevant regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and PCI DSS
• Employee training and awareness: the importance of training employees in cybersecurity awareness, recognizing phishing attempts, and maintaining secure digital practices

This class is intended for business owners and employees who want to understand cyber threats and learn best practices for creating their own cybersecurity plan.

Breakfast provided.

Presenter:

Tamara Hudson-Lockette, SVP Chief Information Officer, Community Resource Credit Union

Sponsored by:

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Please Note:

Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.

Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.

If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Lee College SBDC at (281) 425-6556 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.